Grote v. Medminder Systems, Inc.
- James Oetken
- 1:24-cv-06186
- U.S. District Court · Southern District of New York
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In Grote v. Medminder Systems, Inc., Judge Oetken approved the parties’ FLSA settlement and dismissed the case with prejudice.
John Grote and Medminder Systems, Inc., along with the other defendants listed in the case caption, are affected by the approved settlement and dismissal with prejudice.
What happened
In Grote v. Medminder Systems, Inc., the parties told the court they had reached a settlement resolving John Grote’s Fair Labor Standards Act and related state-law claims. The proposed settlement totaled $220,000, with $76,751.22 allocated to attorney fees and costs.
The court reviewed the proposed settlement and found it fair and reasonable. It approved the settlement and dismissed the case with prejudice, meaning the case was ended and could not be brought again.
Judge James Oetken ordered that the court would keep jurisdiction only to resolve disputes arising from the settlement agreement and settlement of the action. He also directed the Clerk of Court to close the case.
The detailed version
- Grote v. Medminder Systems, Inc. · No. 1:24-cv-06186
- James Oetken
- June 25, 2025
Background
The court was notified that the parties had reached a settlement in this Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) case. They submitted a proposed settlement for the court’s approval. The settlement covered John Grote’s FLSA and related state-law claims and provided for a total payment of $220,000. Of that amount, $76,751.22 was to be collected for attorney fees and costs.
Court’s Analysis
The court reviewed the proposed settlement under Cheeks v. Freeport Pancake House, Inc., and found that its terms were fair and reasonable.
Ruling
The court approved the proposed settlement at ECF No. 35 and dismissed the case with prejudice. It retained jurisdiction solely to resolve disputes arising from the settlement agreement and the settlement of the action. The Clerk of Court was directed to close the case.
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